Google Play has revealed the winners of its Best of 2025 awards, spotlighting Focus Friend by Hank Green as the Best Overall app and Pokémon TCG Pocket as the Best Game of the year. Both apps bring noteworthy experiences to users, enhancing focus and gaming fun respectively.
Top App and Game Awards
Focus Friend, developed by Hank Green, was recognized as the Best Overall app. It is designed to help users remain focused and in the moment. Pokémon TCG Pocket secured the title of Best Game by delivering the excitement of card collecting and competitive play on mobile devices.
In the multi-device category, Luminar and Disney Speedstorm were winners. Luminar, offering AI-driven photo editing tools, was honored as the Best Multi-device app, while Disney Speedstorm won Best Multi-device game for its engaging, character-based racing experience.
More Award Highlights
The Best of 2025 awards also acknowledged several apps and games for their specific strengths:
- Best for Fun: Edits (Instagram app).
- Best for Personal Growth: Focus Friend by Hank Green.
- Best Everyday Essential: Wiser - 15 Minute Audio Books.
- Best Hidden Gem: Pingo AI Language Learning.
- Best for Families: ABCmouse 2: Kids Learning Game.
- Best for Watches: SleepisolBio: sleep, alarm.
- Best for Large Screens: Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF.
- Best for Cars: SoundCloud: The Music You Love.
- Best for XR Headsets: Calm - Sleep, Meditate, Relax.
In gaming, notable mentions include Dunk City Dynasty as Best Multiplayer, Candy Crush Solitaire as Best Pick Up & Play, and Disco Elysium as Best Story.
Updates and Achievements
Google Play has emphasized updates to the Play Store aimed at enhancing rewards and creating a unified gaming experience. These changes are part of ongoing efforts to streamline user interactions and provide diverse, high-quality entertainment options across different platforms.
